An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT)
This study’s aim is to determine the accuracy and precision of the bracket slot height in MBT 0.022″ ceramic brackets. Five brackets from 11 different systems (n = 55) were scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The slot height was measured at the face (external) and base (internal) of...
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| description | This study’s aim is to determine the accuracy and precision of the bracket slot height in MBT 0.022″ ceramic brackets. Five brackets from 11 different systems (n = 55) were scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The slot height was measured at the face (external) and base (internal) of the slot. Data were analyzed using a One-Sample <i>t</i>-Test, and a Paired <i>t</i>-Test. The lowest external height was seen in OrthoCare Purity<sup>®</sup> at 0.02264″ (2.9%), and the greatest in TOC Ghost Advanced<sup>®</sup> at 0.02736″ (24.4%). The lowest internal height was seen in Forestadent Glam<sup>®</sup> at 0.02020″ (−8.2%), and the greatest in TOC Ghost Advanced<sup>®</sup> at 0.2547″ (15.8%). OrthoCare Purity<sup>®</sup> measurements corresponded most closely with the expected measurements. TP InVu<sup>®</sup> was found to be the most precise bracket for external height (range = 0.00043″) and American Orthodontics 20/40<sup>®</sup> for internal height (range = 0.00028″). In assessing slot geometry, all brackets demonstrated a higher mean external slot height compared to the internal measurements at the base of the bracket. Orthodontic bracket slots are larger than expected and slot parallelism was not observed in any bracket brand tested. Similarly, slot dimensions are imprecise where two ‘identical’ brackets have different slot sizes. The clinician should, therefore, assume that play is most likely higher than expected. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3edf5b9858514983b20c8a9b488019122023-11-19T03:13:47ZengMDPI AGTomography2379-13812379-139X2023-07-01941369138010.3390/tomography9040109An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT)Antonio Garrett0Maryam A. Alghilan1Simon Ash2Mohammed Awawdeh3Parmjit Singh4Faculty of Dentistry, BPP University, 32-34 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham B4 6BN, UKRestorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh 11426, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine & Dentistry, Ulster University, 32-34 Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BN, UKKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 11481, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine & Dentistry, Ulster University, 32-34 Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BN, UKThis study’s aim is to determine the accuracy and precision of the bracket slot height in MBT 0.022″ ceramic brackets. Five brackets from 11 different systems (n = 55) were scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The slot height was measured at the face (external) and base (internal) of the slot. Data were analyzed using a One-Sample <i>t</i>-Test, and a Paired <i>t</i>-Test. The lowest external height was seen in OrthoCare Purity<sup>®</sup> at 0.02264″ (2.9%), and the greatest in TOC Ghost Advanced<sup>®</sup> at 0.02736″ (24.4%). The lowest internal height was seen in Forestadent Glam<sup>®</sup> at 0.02020″ (−8.2%), and the greatest in TOC Ghost Advanced<sup>®</sup> at 0.2547″ (15.8%). OrthoCare Purity<sup>®</sup> measurements corresponded most closely with the expected measurements. TP InVu<sup>®</sup> was found to be the most precise bracket for external height (range = 0.00043″) and American Orthodontics 20/40<sup>®</sup> for internal height (range = 0.00028″). In assessing slot geometry, all brackets demonstrated a higher mean external slot height compared to the internal measurements at the base of the bracket. Orthodontic bracket slots are larger than expected and slot parallelism was not observed in any bracket brand tested. Similarly, slot dimensions are imprecise where two ‘identical’ brackets have different slot sizes. The clinician should, therefore, assume that play is most likely higher than expected.https://www.mdpi.com/2379-139X/9/4/109micro-CTaccuracybracketsorthodonticstorqueceramics |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Garrett Maryam A. Alghilan Simon Ash Mohammed Awawdeh Parmjit Singh An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) Tomography micro-CT accuracy brackets orthodontics torque ceramics |
| title | An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) |
| title_full | An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) |
| title_fullStr | An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) |
| title_short | An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Precision of Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket Slot Dimensions Utilizing Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) |
| title_sort | evaluation of the accuracy and precision of ceramic orthodontic bracket slot dimensions utilizing micro computed tomography micro ct |
| topic | micro-CT accuracy brackets orthodontics torque ceramics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2379-139X/9/4/109 |
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